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Alpamayo - Expedition News - 4th July 2026
20th July 2026 - Alpamayo Summit Success
We've just heard that Mark has reached the summit of Alpamayo. Well done to all and wishing them all a safe descent and trek back out.
19th July 2026 - Alpamayo Summit Bid is On.
The team have made it up to High Camp. Jenine has decided to stay at high camp and not attempt the summit.
13th July 2026 - Ulta Chica Summit
The team have now climbed Ulta Chica and after a brief respite in Huaraz, they will begin their trek in to Alpamayo base camp from Cashapampa.
11th July 2026 - Summit Success on Ishinca
Today, the team reached the summit of Ishinca at 5530m. The next peak will be Ulta Chica.
9th July 2026 - Ishinca Base camp
The team have made it through Churup, across to Paltay and on to Cochapampa to collect the mules to go up to Ishinca base camp. In good spirits and acclimatizing well in preperation for thier first summit, Ishinca (5530m).
6th July 2026 - To Huarez
The team embark on their land journey today, heading off on the 7 hours to Huarez, their acclimatization town before the build up to the main event.
4th July 2026 - Departure Day
The team head out to their departure airport for their long journey to Peru.
About Chris Brook
Chris Brook is an accomplished expedition leader and outdoor instructor with over 15 years of experience guiding adventures across the UK and abroad. Originally from Yorkshire, he has cultivated a deep passion for exploration and endurance sports, ranging from races of 10 to 350km or big walling in remote Patagonia. Chris' blend of professional expertise and personal passion makes him a respected figure in the outdoor adventure community, inspiring others to pursue their own explorations with curiosity and enthusiasm. His highest current altitude while leading a trip is summiting Africa’s highest summit, Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m. His passion and dedication to mountain travel sees him striving for higher and more technical summits both personally and professionally.
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